The 3 Best The Rest Is Politics Podcast Episodes
1) 178. Israel At War
How did Hamas launch one of the largest invasions on Israeli territory in recent history? What happens now? Will this conflict have geo-political ramifications throughout the Middle East? Join Rory a...Show More
2) William Hague on Boris Johnson, Blair, and Brexit
In a special episode of The Rest Is Politics, Alastair and Rory are joined by former Foreign Secretary and former Leader of the Conservative Party, William Hague.They discuss the future for Boris John...Show More
3) Keir Starmer on rebuilding Labour, Tory leadership, and Brexit
In a special episode recorded in Westminster as temperatures approached 40C in London, Rory and Alastair are joined by the Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer.The...Show More
4) China Vs USA: Who Will Win the AI Race?
Who really controls AI; governments, corporations, or no one at all? Is AI becoming a new kind of global arms race? And, can we keep humans in charge of systems that move faster than we do? Rory an...Show More
5) 487. Is Starmer Rethinking His Approach to Europe? (Question Time)
What do Keir Starmer’s comments on 'closer alignment' with the EU single market actually mean? After the Bondi terror attack, how can a centrist government respond to national trauma without fuelling ...Show More
6) 486. Does Maduro’s Capture Put Greenland at Risk?
Is Venezuela the start of something bigger? If this isn’t regime change, what does Trump actually want? And, has Trump just handed Putin a win? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questi...Show More
7) 485. Trump Says America will Run Venezuela
Trump has announced that Venezuela will now be run by Washington as US forces have captured Nicolás Maduro and taken him to stand trial in New York. After months of escalating tension, Trump launched ...Show More
8) 484. War in Europe, Trump's Destruction of Institutions, and Britain’s National Treasures (Question Time)
Will Europe go to war with Russia in 2026? Should National Service be introduced next year? How will AI continue to develop? Should the G20 be moved? And how else will politics change next year? L...Show More
9) 483. The Future of British Politics, How The World Order Is Changing, and The Power of History
What does this year look like for the future of British politics? How is the global order going to be reshaped? And will the power of historical narratives become even stronger this year? Listen a...Show More
10) 482. A Trumpian Year, the Politics of Hope and Highlights of 2025
What surprised Rory and Alastair most about 2025? Why does Trump's presidency feel even more chaotic than expected? And who gets their vote for campaigner of the year? Join Rory and Alastair as the...Show More